Athlon Sports Recognizes 14 Cougars
6/1/2022 10:50:00 AM | Football
Six Cougars on publication’s First-Team Preseason All-Conference teams
HOUSTON – A total of 14 University of Houston Football players have been recognized as part of Athlon Sports' preseason 2022 American Athletic All-Conference Team including six First-Team selections, the publication announced Tuesday.
Senior quarterback Clayton Tune, junior wide receiver Nathaniel Dell and sophomore offensive lineman Patrick Paul have been recognized on the First-Team Offense. Senior defensive lineman Derek Parish, senior linebacker Donavan Mutin and senior defensive back Gervarrius Owens were honored as First-Team Defense.
A pair of Cougars picked up Second-Team honors with senior running back Ta'Zhawn Henry and senior defensive lineman D'Anthony Jones being named to the offensive and defensive teams, respectively. Sophomore punter Laine Wilkins earned Third-Team honors as a specialist while sophomore defensive lineman Nelson Ceaser was tabbed Third-Team Defense.
Four Houston players appeared on the Fourth Team including offensive honorees in senior tight end Christian Trahan and junior offensive lineman Tank Jenkins. Sophomore defensive lineman Chidozie Nwankwo and junior defensive back Alex Hogan were named Fourth-Team Defense.
Houston's six First-Team honorees ranked second among American schools, trailing only Cincinnati (7). The program's 14 total honorees ranked third behind Cincinnati (20) and UCF (15).
2022 SCHEDULE
Houston Football opens its 2022 season at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 at UTSA. The Cougars kick off their six-game home slate at TDECU Stadium on Sept. 17 when they welcome Kansas at 3 p.m. Other home matchups include Rice (Sept. 24), Tulane (Friday, Sept. 30), USF (Oct. 29), Temple (Nov. 12) and Tulsa (Friday, Nov. 25 or Saturday, Nov. 26).
2022 SEASON TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Your Houston Football program is fresh off a 12-win campaign and Birmingham Bowl title and fans can be part of all the excitement of the 2022 season by purchasing season tickets for the upcoming campaign at TDECU Stadium! Season tickets start at just $99.
First-time season tickets holders can click here to purchase tickets or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Houston Athletics is excited to introduce our new "Family Four-Pack" seats that offer a fun and affordable entertainment option for families to come enjoy Houston Cougar Football starting as low as $80 per ticket (based on minimum of 4 tickets on select seating locations). For a full list of prices and TDECU Stadium seating map, click here.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
Senior quarterback Clayton Tune, junior wide receiver Nathaniel Dell and sophomore offensive lineman Patrick Paul have been recognized on the First-Team Offense. Senior defensive lineman Derek Parish, senior linebacker Donavan Mutin and senior defensive back Gervarrius Owens were honored as First-Team Defense.
A pair of Cougars picked up Second-Team honors with senior running back Ta'Zhawn Henry and senior defensive lineman D'Anthony Jones being named to the offensive and defensive teams, respectively. Sophomore punter Laine Wilkins earned Third-Team honors as a specialist while sophomore defensive lineman Nelson Ceaser was tabbed Third-Team Defense.
Four Houston players appeared on the Fourth Team including offensive honorees in senior tight end Christian Trahan and junior offensive lineman Tank Jenkins. Sophomore defensive lineman Chidozie Nwankwo and junior defensive back Alex Hogan were named Fourth-Team Defense.
Houston's six First-Team honorees ranked second among American schools, trailing only Cincinnati (7). The program's 14 total honorees ranked third behind Cincinnati (20) and UCF (15).
2022 SCHEDULE
Houston Football opens its 2022 season at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 3 at UTSA. The Cougars kick off their six-game home slate at TDECU Stadium on Sept. 17 when they welcome Kansas at 3 p.m. Other home matchups include Rice (Sept. 24), Tulane (Friday, Sept. 30), USF (Oct. 29), Temple (Nov. 12) and Tulsa (Friday, Nov. 25 or Saturday, Nov. 26).
2022 SEASON TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
Your Houston Football program is fresh off a 12-win campaign and Birmingham Bowl title and fans can be part of all the excitement of the 2022 season by purchasing season tickets for the upcoming campaign at TDECU Stadium! Season tickets start at just $99.
First-time season tickets holders can click here to purchase tickets or call the Houston Athletics Ticket Office at 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647).
Houston Athletics is excited to introduce our new "Family Four-Pack" seats that offer a fun and affordable entertainment option for families to come enjoy Houston Cougar Football starting as low as $80 per ticket (based on minimum of 4 tickets on select seating locations). For a full list of prices and TDECU Stadium seating map, click here.
JOIN The 46ers and The HUDDLE
Fans are invited to join the 46ers and the Huddle to directly support Houston Football. Members provide financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond operating budget. For more information about the 46ers and the Huddle, call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684) or click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
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